1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1957 Austin A 35 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 264 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 35 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |
